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Koshover Family History

Koshover Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Shover, Koster, Kocher, Kostner, Bockover, Hover, O'haver, Conover

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Where is the Koshover family from?

You can see how Koshover families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koshover family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Koshover family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Koshover's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Koshover families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koshover surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koshover ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koshover. 100% of Koshover women worked as a Housewife. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Koshover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koshover census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Koshover. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Koshover. For the veterans among your Koshover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koshover lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Koshover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Koshover in 1961 was 40, and 90 in 2002.

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